ArcticZ

My gas mileage is really sucking right now. I went from 17-18mpg mixed to 14mpg. My car also sometimes backfires at high rpm. Sometimes the car will not idle. It just tries to die. I think that all these problems could be connected. Any Ideas???

TIA,

Stephen Heine <img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0">

Red Dragon

damn that sucks i don't know what that is about but im about to make ya cry my 2001 WS6 A4 get's 22-23mpg in the city and about 28-29 on the highway and i don't baby it either must a got a freak car <img src="graemlins/formula.gif" border="0" alt="[Pontiac]" />

James1

I have noticed more A4s getting better gas mileage than M6s during "around town" driving...must be the 3:23s

LEO

iTrader: (3)

I just drove from Houston to Chicago with my car fully loaded, I did it in 17 1/2 hours!!! I was getting between 29-30 mpg and that was averaging about 73 mph, with 3 20-30 min.rest stops.
LS1's you gotta love 'em!!! <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />

Red Dragon

[quote]Originally posted by James1:
<strong>I have noticed more A4s getting better gas mileage than M6s during "around town" driving...must be the 3:23s</strong><hr></blockquote>
i have 3.23's and on the highway i was going 80 mph, but i did notice when my car was new it didn't get good mileage at all but as the engine broke in the mileage got better i have 14300 miles on it now and i am impressed with the mileage it get's

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WeatherGuy

Your symptoms could be indicative of a few MAF problems and/or an air leak in your induction system. Might want to check that out.

ArcticZ

ttt <img src="graemlins/gr_xmas.gif" border="0" alt="[santa]" />

LS6SS

Definitely sounds like you got a bad MAF or air temp sensor. Try resetting the PCM, if that doesn't work take it to the dealer for a diagnostic. Sounds like your running really rich at WOT.

ArcticZ

I have the screen removed from my MAF. I know that the dealer will not warranty the maf since the screen is removed. Should I try some electronics cleaner on it? I heard you can get some at radio shack but i don't know what it is called. <img src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" border="0" alt="[whiner]" />

ArcticZ

Any more Ideas? <img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0">

Damian

iTrader: (89)

Try changing your fuel filter. I changed the first one on my car at 13K and it was filled with all kinds of ****. That will definately affect gas mileage.


Josh